Penholder for inkstands



May 30, 1939. E, 1 HUOTT $2,160,661

PENHOLDER FORv INKSANDS Filed July 28, 1938 T5 l; E "a v la i MWI/f* f INVENTOR 'dmondfaol! 'if'. if ATTORNEY Patented May 30, 1939 UNITED A STATES PATENT OFFICE 8 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a pen holder for ink stands.

Still further the invention proposes the construction of a pen holder for ink stands characterized by the combination of an ink stand having an ink holding opening surrounded with alange extending around the front side and having straight rearwardly extending sides upon which a substantially flat body having a recess for the flange is adapted to be positioned.

Still further the invention proposes the provision of a cylindrical projection formed on the substantially flat body and engageable partially into the ink holding opening and having a cylindrical opening extending in from the bottom and terminating at the'top of the body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion. f

A further object of this invention is the provision of a ball disposed within the Vcylindrical I opening and resting against the spherical vZone portion and having an opening extending therethrough and into which the bottom end of a tube having an outwardly flaring end is mounted for receiving the Vpoint end of a pen holder.

Still further it is proposed to provide an annular member mounted on the bottom ofthe cylindrical portion and frictionally engaging'against thel bottom of the ball for maintaining the ball Cil slits and score lines for adding to the resiliency thereof in the operative position of the semicircular members. For further comprehension of the invention,

and of -theobjects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which 'the various novel features of 50. the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying Vdrawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an ink stand having pen holders constructed according to this 5g; invention.

inA positionA within the cylindrical opening *and* (Cl. 1Z0-4) Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken on the line 2--2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a bottom plan View of one of the pen. holders per se.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the annular member per se.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of one of the ink holding openings and the Vflange extending therearound.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged view similar to a portion of Fig. 2 but illustrating a modification of the invention.

Fig. 7 is a sectional View on the line 'I-'I of Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is a perspective View'of the annular member used in conjunction with this modification.

Fig. 9 is a view similar to Fig. 'l illustrating a still further modification.

Fig. l0 is a perspective -view of one of the semicircular members per se.

'I'he pen holder, according to this invention, is to be used in combination with an ink stand I0 constructed of glass or similar material and having a flat top Ila with one or more ink holding openings II. A flange I2 surroun-dsthe opening and has a portion I2a extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwardly extending sides 12b continuing from each end of the portion I2a.

The pen holder includes a substantially flat body I 3 which is adapted to be restedon the top face of the iiat top IIIa of the ink stand' I0. 'Ihe flat body I3 is constructed of Bakelite orV similar material and is formed in its bottom faces with an inwardly extending recess I3a into which all portions of the flange I2 are adapted to extend (see-Fig. 2). YThe bottom face of the flat body is further formed with a downwardly extending' cylindrical projection 13b which extends partially into the ink holding opening and which is formed`V with a cylindrical opening I4 extending in from the bottom end thereof and terminating at its top in a slightly contracted spherical Zone-'portion |49'.

A ball I5 constructed of substantially the same material as the flat body I3 is disposed within the cylindrical opening 'I4 Vand has one of its sides normally resting against the spherical zone portion Ida. The ball I5 is formed with an opening I6 which extends diametrically through the center of the ball and which is formed with a shoulder I 6a near one end thereof. A tube I'I having an outwardly flared end 'I'Ia has'its inner end extending into Vthe opening I 6 formed in the ball I with its bottom end bearing against the shoulder I6a for preventing the tube from being pushed entirely into the ball I5.

An annular member I8 is mounted on the bottom end of the cylindrical projection I3b and is maintained in position by means of screws I9 and normally irictionally engages against the bottom of the ball I5 for maintaining the same in various adjusted positions within the cylindrical opening I4 formed in the cylindrical projection I3b. This annular member I8 is formed of a separate laminations |85, Ib, etc., xedly attached together in face contact for adding to the resiliency thereof to cause the innermost lamination to have its inner edge portion bearing against the ball I5. v

In normal use, the pen holder is positioned upon the ink stand with the flange I2 extending into the recess I3a. A pen holder, illustrated by the dot and dash lines 2li in Fig. 2, is adapted to be slipped into the tube I'I from the flared end Il'a thereof with the pen point 2i extending into the ink holding opening II to contact the ink supply therein. It is possible to pivot the ball I5 to change the position of the tube I'Ia to permit the pen holder 20 to be easily inserted and removed from the'tube I'I.

According to the modioation of the invention shown in Figs. 6-8 inclusive, a means is provided for permitting the resiliency with which the ball I5 is maintained in position within the cylindrical opening to be easily varied. This means comprises aV pair of semi-circular members constructed of resilient material and inserted between the adjacent face of the annular member I8 and the cylindrical projection I3b. These semi-circular members are formed with elongated slots 23 through which the screws I9 are adapted to pass to permit the members 22 to be moved in and out with relation to the open end of the ball I5 in the loosened position of the screws I9 for controlling the resiliency with which the members 22 will bear against the ball I5. In other respects this form of the invention is similar to the previous form.

According to the modification shown in Figs. 9 and each of the semi-circular members 22 is formed with a plurality of circular score lines 24 extended inwards from the operative edge thereof. Each of the semi-circularV members 22 is formed with a plurality of radially inwardly ex tended slits also extending inwards from the operative edge thereof. These score lines' and slits 25 add to the resiliency of the operative edge of each of the semi-circular membersZZ'. In other respects this form of the invention is similar to the previous forms.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention', it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. v

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. In combination with van ink stand having a flat top with an ink holding opening surrounded with a flange extending across the front oi the opening and straight rearwards at the sides, a

substantially flat body for resting on the top face of said flat top and having a recess for said flange and a cylindrical projection engaging partially into said ink holding opening and formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the top of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion, a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end in an opening extending through said ball, and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball.

2. In combination with an ink stand having a flat top with an ink holding opening surrounded With a ilange extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwards at the sides, a substantially flat body for resting on the top face of said flat top and having a recess for said ange and a cylindrical projection engaging partially into said ink holding opening and formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the top of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion, a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical Zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end-in an opening extending through said ball, and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball, said ball having such a diameter that its opposite sides will extend beyond the Vtop and bottom edges of said cylindrical opening.

3. In combination with an ink stand having a iiat top with an ink holding opening surrounded with a flange extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwards atthe sides, a substantially at body for resting on the top face of said flat top and having a recess for said iiange and a cylindrical projection engaging partially into said ink holding opening and formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the top of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion, a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end in an opening extending through said ball,V and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball, said'opening in said ball being formed with a shoulder near the bottom end thereof and against which the bottom end of said tube is adapted to strike for preventing said tube from being pushed entirely through said ball.

4. In combination with an ink stand having a flat top with an ink holding opening surrounded with a flange extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwards at the sides, a substantially flat body for resting o n the top face of said flat top and having a recess for said flange and a cylindrical projection engaging partially into said ink holding opening andl formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the ltop of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone,portion,a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end in an opening extending through said ball, and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball, said tube being adapted to receive the point end of a pen holder in such a manner that the pen point will extend into the ink holding opening to contact ink contained therein.

5. In combination with an ink stand having a flat top with an ink holding opening surrounded with a flange extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwards at the sides, a substantially ilat body for resting on the top face of said flat top and having a recess for said ange and a cylindrical projection engaging paritally into said ink holding opening and formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the top of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion, a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end in an opening extending through said ball, and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball, said annular member being held in position by means of screws passing through openings formed therein and threadedly engaged into the bottom end of said cylindrical projection.

6. In combination with an ink stand having a fiat top with an ink holding opening surrounded with a flange extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwards at the sides, a substantially flat body for resting on the top face of said flat top and having a recess for said flange and a cylindrical projection engaging partially into said ink holding opening and formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the top of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion, a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end in an opening extending through said ball, and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball, said annular member being constructed of separate laminations lXedly attached together in face contact with each other for adding to the resiliency of said member.

'7. In combination with an ink stand having a at top with an ink holding opening surrounded with a flange extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwards at the sides, a substantially flat body for resting on the top face of said at top and having a recess for said flange and a cylindrical projection engaging partially into said ink holding opening and formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the top of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion, a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end in an opening extending through said ball, and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball, and a pair of semicircular members engaged between the adjacent faces of said annular member and the bottom end of said cylindrical projection, said members being adjustable to control the resiliency with which said semi-circular members will bear against said ball.

8. In combination with an ink stand having a flat top with an ink holding opening surrounded with a ange extending across the front of the opening and straight rearwards at the sides, a substantially flat body for resting on the top face of said fiat top and having a recess for said flange and a cylindrical projection engaging partially into said ink holding opening and formed with a cylindrical opening extended in from the bottom and terminating at the top of said body in a slightly contracted spherical zone portion, a ball disposed in said cylindrical opening and resting against said spherical Zone portion, a tube having an outwardly flaring end and mounted at its inner end in an opening extending through said ball, and an annular member mounted on the bottom of said cylindrical projection and frictionally engaging said ball, and a pair of semicircular members engaged between the adjacent faces of said annular member and the bottom end of said cylindrical projection, said members being adjustable to control the resiliency with which said semi-circular members will bear against said ball, each of said semi-circular members being formed with a plurality of score lines extended in from the operative edge thereof and a plurality of radially extending slits extending inwards from the operative edge thereof to add to the resiliency of said semi-circular members.

EDMoND J. Hooi-r. 

